Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

13 Jul

Wildfires Near Keremeos, B.C. Trigger Evacuation Alerts as Blazes Spread Rapidly

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBritish Columbia

Keremeos, B.C. (Richa Walia): A rapidly growing wildfire near Cathedral Provincial Park in southwestern British Columbia has prompted evacuation alerts as officials race to contain multiple out-of-control blazes in the region. The Young Creek wildfire, discovered Friday southwest of Keremeos, has expanded to approximately 50 hectares and remains uncontained, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. The agency reports that 34 firefighters and two helicopters are currently on-site battling the flames. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) issued an evacuation alert late Friday for areas surrounding Cathedral Provincial Park, including two nearby campgrounds. Authorities believe the fire was human-caused. In a…

13 Jul

Danielle Smith Defends Alberta’s School Library Policy, Says ‘Pornography is a Problem’ for Youth

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her government’s controversial decision to remove sexually explicit material from Alberta school libraries, saying the move is necessary to protect children from being exposed to inappropriate content. Speaking on her province-wide radio show, Your Province, Your Premier, Smith responded to criticism suggesting education funding and classroom overcrowding should take precedence over library book content. Smith acknowledged the importance of broader education concerns but insisted that shielding young children from pornographic material is also a vital issue. “Pornography is a problem for young adults,” she said. “If I can’t describe some…

13 Jul

Mark Carney Vows to Defend Canadian Workers as Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs on Imports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday pledged to stand firm in defense of Canadian workers and businesses as the August 1 deadline looms for sweeping new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a dramatic escalation in duties on a wide range of Canadian imports, hiking tariffs to 35%, intensifying trade tensions between the two allies. In a post shared on the social media platform X, Carney emphasized Canada’s commitment to protecting its economic sovereignty and workforce amid the ongoing dispute. “Throughout the current trade negotiations with the United…

12 Jul

Test Thriller at Lord’s: Rahul’s Century and Jadeja’s Grit Leave India and England Neck-and-Neck After Day 3

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndia vs England, KL Rahul century, Lord’s Test

London, July 12, 2025 — A gripping third day at Lord’s has left the third Test between India and England balanced on a knife’s edge, as both teams astonishingly ended their first innings with identical totals of 387 a first in the storied history of Test cricket at this iconic ground.Resuming on 225/5, India looked under pressure, still trailing England by 162. But KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant produced a gutsy partnership that shifted the momentum. Rahul, composed and measured, completed his second Test century at Lord’s off 196 balls, anchoring India’s innings while Pant counterattacked with typical flair despite…

12 Jul

Neeraj Chopra Set for High-Stakes Diamond League Showdown with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in Poland

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsArshad Nadeem, Diamond League Silesia, Neeraj Chopra

New Delhi, July 12, 2025 — Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra will reignite his fierce rivalry with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem when the two javelin stars clash in the Diamond League meeting in Silesia, Poland, on August 16 marking their first face-off since the dramatic final at the Paris Olympics last year.The contest promises to be one of the season’s headline events, with Chopra seeking redemption after settling for silver in Paris on August 8, 2024. On that day, Nadeem stunned the athletics world with a monstrous throw of 92.97 metres to clinch gold, relegating the 27-year-old Indian superstar to…

12 Jul

Tesla Gears Up for India Debut with Mumbai Experience Centre, Faces Policy and Political Crosscurrents

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessElon Musk, Model Y SUV, Tesla India launch, Tesla Mumbai experience centre

Mumbai/New Delhi, July 12, 2025 — Global electric vehicle giant Tesla is preparing to make its official foray into the Indian market next week, with the grand opening of its first experience centre in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex.The highly anticipated launch event, scheduled for July 15, has been branded as the “launch of Tesla in India,” according to exclusive invitations circulated by the Elon Musk-led firm. Tesla has not issued any official statement in response to media queries about the launch.Industry insiders say the company has already imported its first fleet of vehicles, reportedly the Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs,…

12 Jul

Fuel Cut-Off Triggered Deadly Crash of Air India AI171 Just Seconds After Take-Off from Ahmedabad

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAhmedabad airport, AI171, Air India crash, aviation accident, Boeing 787

Ahmedabad, July 12: A London-bound Air India Dreamliner crashed just 32 seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, after fuel supply to both engines was abruptly cut off nearly simultaneously, according to a preliminary investigation report.The tragic incident involved flight AI171, operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliner VT-ANB, which departed for London after arriving earlier from New Delhi as flight AI423.Investigators revealed that both engines’ fuel cut-off switches were inexplicably moved from the RUN to the CUTOFF position within a second of each other immediately after liftoff, depriving the aircraft of power while it climbed…

12 Jul

Powerful Ayurvedic Herbs and Spices are Having Great Health Benefits: Dr. Naval Kishore

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsLifestyleAyurveda, Ayurvedic medicine, Lifestyle

Chandigarh (Dr. Naval Kishore): Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine, aims to preserve health and wellness by maintaining balance among the mind, body, and spirit, thereby preventing disease rather than treating it. To achieve this, Ayurveda employs a holistic approach that incorporates diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications. Ayurvedic herbs and spices are integral components of this approach, believed to protect the body from disease and offer various health benefits, including enhanced digestion and mental well-being. Ayurvedic herbs and spices with science-backed health benefits.Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a small, woody plant native to India and North Africa. Its roots and…

12 Jul

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke Urges Social Media Crackdown After Kap’s Café Shooting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBrenda Locke, Kapil Sharma

Surrey, BC (Richa Walia): In the wake of a disturbing shooting incident at the popular Kap’s Café in Surrey, Mayor Brenda Locke has issued an urgent public appeal to major social media companies to take decisive action against the spread of violent criminal content online. The shooting, which occurred earlier this week, was not only a physical attack but also a digital spectacle, as the alleged perpetrator filmed and posted the act online. Mayor Locke described the incident as a calculated attempt to instill fear across the community. "That fear is real," she stated, recalling her visit to the café…

12 Jul

India first country to launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library: WHO

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHealth, India, TrendingIndia, WHO

New Delhi (National Times): In a significant milestone for global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", acknowledging India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems. The release follows India’s proposal on the subject, leading to the development of WHO’s first-ever roadmap for applying AI in traditional medicine. India’s efforts to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance and amplify the strengths of its Ayush systems reflect the broader vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra…